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R187 HTW

1997 Porsche Boxster

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 HTW
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,819 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,125 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 76,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 73,012 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 71,929 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 68,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 67,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,974 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,534 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,168 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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R187 HTW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Black with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R187 HTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R187 HTW registered?

R187 HTW is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R187 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 HTW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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